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Volume 78 | No. 6 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2013 Catholic Schools Week Award Program Begins This Year Honor Your Favorite Diocesan Teacher D I O C E S E — C a t h o l i c Schools Week in the Rockford Diocese this year includes what Vote for your many hope will become a new favorite Catholic tradition. school teacher at For the fi rst time, the Dioc- www.ceorockford. esan Education Offi ce and The org/ed/Schools/ Observer are joining forces to Outstanding Inside honor our excellent Catholic EducatorAward.aspx School teachers. Anyone may nominate a fa- vorite teacher for the new Out- standing Catholic School Edu- cator Award. “We are inviting students, parents, pastors and grandpar- ents to nominate a teacher for a special recognition during Catholic Schools Week, Jan. Aquin to Host 5th 27-Feb. 2,” says Margo Shifo, Xtown Classic Jan. 27 Continued on page 3 (Observer illustration from CNS photo/Bob Roller) YO, pgs. 8-9 Quick News 40 Years After Roe v. Wade, Pro-life Remember This Weekend’s National Appeal Parishes throughout the Movement Strengthens its Resolve Rockford Diocese will be col- lecting for this year’s National BY CAROL ZIMMERMANN city to a large waterfront plaza. Appeal at Masses Jan. 19 Catholic News Service This year, participants will be and 20. joined by Archbishop Carlo WASHINGTON —Forty Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio Jan. 26 Simulation to years after the U.S. Supreme to the United States. Foster Understanding of Court legalized abortions, Muntean told CNS from Domestic Violence the pro-life movement hasn’t San Francisco that the large ST. CHARLES—St. John stepped back in its resolve to number of young people who Neumann Church will host see the decision reversed. participate make the effort of a conference on domestic Each year near Jan. 22, the organizing it worthwhile. Af- violence, Jan. 26. day of the Roe v. Wade and Doe ter recently hearing a group of v. Bolton decisions on abortion, The session will include a teenagers talk about how the tens of thousands of protesters simulation, “In Her Shoes,” to event inspired them to be more march in Washington and San help participants understand actively pro-life, Muntean said the situtations faced by bat- Francisco and also take part in that might be its “biggest fruit” tered women. local events across the coun- — inspiring and energizing There will also be a dis- try hoping to change abortion youths. cussion of the dynamics laws. In Washington, the Arch- of abuse and how to help This year will be no excep- diocese of Washington will victims. tion. sponsor two parallel events for Registration begins at 8 a.m. The annual March for Life in young people. A Youth Rally (Photo provided) and Mass for Life is set for at the church, 2900 E. Main Washington will take place Fri- On Jan. 20, 2012, Rosary High School students and chaperones trav- St. day Jan. 25 — instead of Jan. eled from Aurora bus to Washington, D.C., to participate in last year’s the morning of Jan. 25 at the The morning conference is 22 — to accommodate par- March for Life. This year bus-loads of adults and students from the Verizon Center for local resi- free, but donations to defray ticipants because the anniver- Rockford Diocese will again travel to the nation’s capital to take part dents. A second rally and Mass costs will be accepted. sary date is the day after public in the March for Life on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s for out-of-town marchers that Walk-ins are welcome, but ceremonies for the presidential Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in the U.S. morning takes place at Com- registration is appreciated. inauguration, which would cast Center at the University of Conference sponsor is St. have made it diffi cult to secure “huge pro-life loss during the and even a joy” at the march Maryland in College Park. John Neumann Ministry to enough hotel rooms for the election” and the “somber real- because most participants are The night before the march Victims of Domestic Abuse. thousands expected to descend ity” of the 40-year anniversary younger than 25, noted Mona- the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life will be held at Info: Sister Judy Nickels, 630/377- on the nation’s capital. of the Supreme Court’s deci- han, a 40-year-old who attends the Basilica of the National 2797, ext. 112, or adulted@ Jeanne Monahan, the new sions. St. Patrick Church in Washing- Shrine of the Immaculate Con- stjohnneumannchurch.org. president of the March for Life “People are very passion- ton. Education and Defense Fund, ate about this issue ... and Across the country, the ninth ception. Boston Cardinal Sean This Issue which organizes and runs the they want to make their voices annual Walk for Life West P. O’Malley will be the main celebrant at the evening Mass. Bishop Malloy ...... 2 rally and march each year in heard,” she said. Coast will take place Jan. 26. Washington, told Catholic Monahan likened the march Eva Muntean, a walk co-found- The vigil will conclude with a Headliners ...... 3 News Service that hotels re- to a somber but energetic event, er and organizer, said the event Solemn Mass for Life celebrat- Nation/World ...... 4, 6 served for march participants focused on the fact that “at least — which drew 40,000 partici- ed the next morning by Bishop Media/Arts ...... 7, 14-16 fi lled a month earlier than usu- 55 million abortions have been pants last year —was inspired Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas. Young Observer ...... 8-9 al, serving as just one indica- performed” in the past 40 years by Washington’s annual march. After the rally, marchers will Around the Diocese ...... 10-11 tion that this year’s event will but fueled by the overwhelm- It starts with a rally featuring walk the familiar route along Faith Forum ...... 12 draw record crowds. ing number of young people in several speakers at a San Fran- Constitution Avenue to the Viewpoints ...... 13 She said she expects a bigger attendance. cisco plaza and then a two-mile Supreme Court. Participants For the Record ...... 14 turnout this year because of the “There is a positive energy walk through the heart of the Continued on page 3 2 FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2013 | The Observer

We Will Mark a 40th Anniversary

The Observer (ISSN 0029- That Carries No Joyful Memories 7739), is published weekly, except five times a year by the Diocese of Rockford, by Bishop David J. Malloy 555 Colman Center Dr., P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 s you probably know, (I always wondered why no one 19 million people. The number and perhaps even reflection on Phone: 815/399-4300; Fax different anniversa- asked why something safe and of abortions since Roe v. Wade abandonment by the father or 815/399-6225. ries are marked by legal should also need to be is about two and one half times other pressures that led to the Periodical postage paid at gifts of particular rare). the population of the whole abortion can bring about a life- Rockford, Ill., and additional mail offices. Astones. Now, however, after four de- state of New York. time of regret. For this too, we According to custom, the cades, we have a bit of histori- The population of Spain is need to pray and offer our sup- POSTMASTER: send address 10th anniversary is marked by a cal distance to judge the results. 46 million people. The popula- port especially to the women changes to The Observer, 555 diamond, the 20th by an emer- Some of the numbers related to tion of England is about 53 mil- who suffer in silence from past Colman Center Dr., P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 ald, the 25th with silver, and the abortions during these 40 years lion people. abortions. 30th by a pearl. should weigh heavily on our You get my drift. Because of I was asked recently if I ex- For ADVERTISING information: By the time married couples consciences. abortion, it is as though whole pect our abortion laws to be Contact The Observer at the or others are celebrating 40 Estimates are that that deci- countries and states simply do changed or abolished any time address above or call 815/399- 4300; fax 815/399-6225, years, the gift of a ruby marks sion has resulted in more than not exist. soon. Legal scholars or sociolo- how special the anniversary is. 50 million children who have gists can probably answer that E-mail: rbergman@ I suppose we can all come rockforddiocese.org. Unfortunately, we are rapidly not been allowed to live since up with images that would de- question better than I. approaching another 40th anni- 1973. scribe if not capture that reality. I certainly do not see an end Send NEWS information to The versary that is anything but joy- A few calculations afford us Observer at the address or fax Mine is a late fall day with grey to the legal protection for abor- ful. It is the 40th anniversary of some illustrative comparisons. tion in my lifetime, even as we number above, or send e-mail skies, cold temperatures, barren the Supreme Court decision of To put this in perspective, the continue to work toward this to Observer@rockforddiocese. trees, wind and no people. It de- org. Roe v. Wade that legalized abor- population of the state of Illinois necessary goal. But this makes scribes a sense of loneliness as tion in this country. is said to be about 12.8 million it all the more necessary for Subscription rate $28.00 per For those of us who were alive people. we head into winter. us to pray, to offer alternatives year (48 issues); Canadian at the time, Jan. 22, 1973, is a Can we imagine that abor- here is another conse- and help, and especially to for- and Pan American $29; other quence that we need foreign: surface mail $37, air day that will not be forgotten, tion has taken from us the lives tify our young people with the mail $97; single copies $1. but for all the wrong reasons. of the population of the state of to keep in mind as we knowledge, judgment and val- Of course, we have been told Illinois, nearly four times over? ponder our modern ues that respect innocent hu- The Observer Online digital over and over that the taking of The population of California Tslaughter of the innocents. It man life at all stages. subscriptions are also available. the life of the unborn falls un- is currently about 37.6 million is the often unspoken pain and Rubies are beautiful and pre- der the category of freedom of people. So Illinois and Califor- regret of the women who have cious stones. Here’s my prayer Staff — Publisher: choice. And anyway, it should nia would both be completely had abortions. that other 40th anniversaries Most Reverend David J. Malloy be available under conditions depopulated. A later rethinking of the de- will better merit their value and that make it safe, legal and rare. The state of New York has cision, the pain of conscience importance. Associate Publisher: Msgr. Eric Barr

From the Angelus, St. Peter’s The Pope on ... of the same immutable plan of Editor: Penny Wiegert Square, Jan. 6 God which now finds fulfill- News Editor: Amanda Hudson ment in Jesus Christ. We are celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord, his And the light of Christ is so Features Editor: Sharon Boehlefeld manifestation to the na- clear and strong that it makes tions, while many Eastern both the language of the Circulation/Proofreading: Churches, according to the cosmos and of the Scriptures Susan Sabrowski, Julian Calendar, celebrate the intelligible, so that all those Keith Ludolph, Ronald Bergman birth. This slight difference who, like the Magi, are open (CNS photo/Alessia Pierdomenico, Reuters) Accounting: Jill Bonk that makes these two events to the truth can recognize it overlap highlights that the replace and come to contemplate the Client Services: Child, born in the humility of Savior of the world. Ronald Bergman a grotto in Bethlehem, is the even civilizations, cultures, fruits and the model of the St. Leo continues: “Let the full Production and Web light of the world, who orients religions that are — so to faith of the Church, the people number of the nations now Administrator: Gary Haughton the path of all peoples. speak — on their way to God, of the New Covenant. But take their place in the family of searching for His kingdom from the beginning this people Contributing Writers: Father It is a juxtaposition which the patriarchs ... let all people of peace, justice, truth and is universal and we can see adore the Creator of the uni- John Slampak, Msgr. Aaron makes us reflect also from the this today in the figures of the Brodeski, Keith Ludolph, Lynne freedom. verse; let God be known, not Conner, George Weigel, Father viewpoint of faith: moreover, Magi who arrive in Bethlehem, at Christmas in front of Jesus, There was first a nucleus, em- only in Judea, but in the whole Ronald Rolheiser, Tony Carton, following the light of a star Dr. Owen Phelps, Thomas bodied above all by Mary, the world” (ibid.). we see the faith of Mary, of and the instructions of sacred Craughwell, Pat Szpekowski Joseph and of the shepherds; “daughter of Zion”: a nucleus Scripture. In this perspective we can also and on the Epiphany the faith of Israel, the people that know look at the episcopal ordina- Publication Dates: of the three Magi, come from and have faith in that God St. Leo the Great says: “A tions which I had the joy of Weekly except that in 2013 promise had been made to the there will be no issues on the East to worship the King of who revealed himself to the conferring this morning in St. holy patriarch Abraham in re- March 29, May 31, Aug. 30, the Jews. patriarchs and on the path of Peter’s Basilica: two new bish- Nov. 29 and Dec. 27. history. gard to these nations. He was ops will remain at the service The Virgin Mary, together with to have a countless progeny, of the Holy See, and the other News Deadlines: her husband, represents the This faith is fulfilled in Mary, born not from his body but two will be leaving to serve Usually, 10 days before publica- “stump” of Israel, the “rem- in the fullness of time; in her, tion date. from the seed of faith” (Sermo as pontifical representatives nant” foretold by the prophets, “blessed because she be- 3 in Epiphania Domini, 1: PL to two nations. Let us pray for from which the Messiah was to lieved,” the Word was made Ad Deadlines: 54, 240). each one of the them, for their Usually, 10 days before publica- spring. flesh, God “appeared” in the Mary’s faith can be compared ministry, and that the light of tion date. world. The Magi, instead, represent to Abraham’s. It is a new be- Christ may shine throughout Official information on the poli- the peoples, and we can say Mary’s faith becomes the first ginning of the same promise, the world. cies, activities, and positions of the Diocese of Rockford is released only in the pages of The Observer, or in state- Bishop Malloy’s Catherine Parish Blessing of Pilgrims departing ROCKFORD – Jan. 27, 7:30 ments from the Diocesan for the Washington D.C. a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral Office of Communications and ROCKFORD – Jan. 20, 7:30 Public Schedule March for Life, St. Mary Parish of St. Peter Publications. a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral ROCKFORD – Jan. 18, 6 AURORA – Jan. 25, 9:30 ROCKFORD – Jan. 27, 5 The Observer uses recycled p.m., Respect Life Banquet, of St. Peter a.m., All-School Mass, p.m., DCCW Women of the paper and is recyclable. Holy Family Parish ROCKFORD – Jan. 21, Marmion Academy Year Banquet, Cliffbreakers Our Mission is the mission – Jan. 19, 4 p.m., Vigil 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, ERIE ROCKFORD – Jan. 26, Restaurant of the Church itself — to Mass, St. Ambrose Parish WROK 1440AM 5:30 p.m., OSF St. Anthony ROCKFORD – Jan. 28, spread the Gospel through – Jan. HUNTLEY – Jan. 23, 6:15 contemporary means of PROPHETSTOWN Medical Center’s Pink Ball, 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, communications. 19, 6 p.m., Vigil Mass, St. p.m., Mass for Pro-Life and Giovanni’s Restaurant WROK 1440AM The Observer | FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2013 3

Headliners Honor Your Favorite Diocesan Teacher From page 1 Links to the nomination year we also want to recognize assistant superintendent of di- form can be found on the our teachers, who along with ocesan schools. diocesan education website at parents and pastors, make our The deadline to submit a http://www.rockforddiocese. Catholic identity strong.” nomination is Jan. 27, but doz- org/education. The 2013 theme is “Catholic ens of early nominations were “Since 1974 our Catholic Schools Raise the Standard.” already in before The Observer Schools have been celebrating went to press Tuesday. Catholic Schools Week focus- Look for special Catholic Schools The winner will be an- ing on our Catholicity in a very Week coverage in the Jan. 25 nounced in the Feb. 1 paper. special way,” Shifo adds. “This Observer.

40 Years After Roe v. (Photo provided) St. Mary Church in Huntley is completing its first year of a new ministry for children with developmental Wade, Pro-life Movement disabilities, with help from a program of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Special Religious Education (SPRED) helps parishes provide appropriate faith formation for their members with disabilities. The ministry pre- pares parishioners for full participation in the sacramental life of the parish, and helps them to know Strengthens its Resolve God. Catechists with some of their students are (back, from left) Sandra Bannon, Sheila Highland, Sue Malkowski, Roy Wagner, Leonard Bannon, Tom Konieczny Leader Catechist, chairperson Nadine Koniec- From page 1 zny, Pat Urzen and (not pictured) Karen Czyscon. are encouraged to visit their representatives on Capitol Hill after marching to lobby for pro-life efforts. Monahan, who was named 5 Simple WayS to Support to her post in November, knows she has big shoes to fill replacing Nellie Gray, the the ChurCh through your eState Texas native and World War II veteran who started the annual March for Life in 1974 to pro- 1. Make a gift of a specific amount. Gifts may be designated for general use test legalized abortion. or to fund a special need. Gray — described as “the Joan of Arc of the Gospel of (CNS file photo) 2. Make a gift of a specific type of asset. Real estate, appreciated stock, life” by Cardinal O’Malley — Young people take part in the and other items of value are examples of properties that can be used to fund died in August at 86. first March for Life in 1974 in charitable bequests. In a 2003 interview with Washington. Forty years after Catholic News Service, Gray the U.S. Supreme Court legalized 3. Designate that a percentage of your estate be given to The Catholic said the first march in 1974 abortions, the pro-life movement Foundation for the People of the Diocese of Rockford {parish name} through was “put together in less than hasn’t stepped back in its resolve your will or living trust. three months.” She said the to see the decision reversed. word went out, somehow, and Give the remainder, or residue, of your estate that is, what remains after all 20,000 people came in buses 4. wouldn’t have the March for other bequests to friends and loved ones are satisfied. to march around the U.S. Capi- Life if not for Nellie and that’s tol on a sunny 70-degree day. really true,” she said, noting Name your parish as a contingent beneficiary bequest in the event heirs When the marchers were 5. that Gray “lived and breathed packing up to leave, she said, have predeceased you. the atrociousness of abortion many felt that they had not There is no limit on amounts deductible from federal gift and estate taxes and she wanted to do every- been heard and that political for charitable gifts made by will or trust, so no tax will be due on assets leaders did not seem ready to thing she could with her life change abortion laws. to make that come to a speedy given in this way. To plan a charitable bequest, inform your attorney of “So we decided to do one end.” your wishes and ask for advice regarding the more march. And now we’re at Monahan would like to car- best form for your gift. No. 30,” she said 10 years ago. ry on Gray’s dedication and Monahan, former director persistent resolve. She said For further information, contact the of the Center for Human Dig- she hopes the nonprofit group Office of Stewardship Development nity at the Family Research that “runs the largest pro-life Diocese of Rockford Council in Washington, said that it is “only by standing on event in the world” will begin PO Box 7044 Nellie’s shoulders that we can to “make an impact on culture Rockford, IL 61125 (815) 399-4300 continue to do the work we do every day of the year” not just More information on: www.foundationrockford.org now.” on the anniversary of the Su- “A lot of people say we preme Court decisions. Thank You! 4 FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2013 | The Observer

Nation / World News In Brief Catholics Still Largest Calling Jews ‘enemies’ is ‘unacceptable,’ Vatican spokesman says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Catholic Church remains committed Religious Group in Congress to deepening its relations with Jews and finds it “absolutely unac- By Patricia Zapor disproportionately represented ceptable” to consider the Jewish people as enemies, the Vatican Catholic News Service in Congress in comparison to spokesman said. “It is absolutely unacceptable, impossible, to de- their percentage of the over- fine the Jews as enemies of the church,” Jesuit Father Federico WASHINGTON—The 113th all adult population. But even Lombardi said. In an audio recording posted on YouTube Dec. 30, Congress includes some slight with fewer than five members in the head of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X called the Jew- shifts in religious makeup over Congress, Buddhists, Muslims, ish people “enemies of the church,” saying Jewish leaders’ sup- the previous session, with a few Hindus and Orthodox are repre- port of the Second Vatican Council “shows that Vatican II is their more Catholics, the first Bud- sented in about equal proportion thing, not the church’s.” Bishop Bernard Fellay, superior general dhist in the Senate and the first to their number in the country. of the society, said those most opposed to the church granting Hindu to serve in either chamber. The same goes for Mormons, canonical recognition to the traditionalist society have been “the It’s a historic high for the who have 15 members in Con- enemies of the church: the Jews, the Masons, the modernists.” number of Catholics in Con- (CNS photo/Kevin Lamarque, Reuters) gress, just under 3 percent, and Nancy Pelosi, John Boehner The remarks were made during a nearly two-hour talk Dec. 28 at gress, with 163, although that’s represent about 2 percent of the just two more seats than the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy in New Hamburg, Ontario. olics in the House of Representa- U.S. population. previous high point, when there While the society’s Swiss headquarters did not respond to a Cath- tives, 75 of whom are Democrats Data compiled by the Asso- were 161 Catholics in the 111th olic News Service email request Jan. 4 for comment, the society’s and 61 of whom are Republicans. ciation of Jesuit Colleges and U.S. district published a press release on its website Jan. 5. “The Congress of 2009-10 and an The 27 Catholic senators are Universities counted nearly 10 word ‘enemies’ used here by Bishop Fellay is of course a religious increase of seven over the 156 comprised of 18 Democrats and percent of Congress as having concept and refers to any group or religious sect which opposes Catholics in the 112th Congress. attended Jesuit higher education nine Republicans. the mission of the Catholic Church and her efforts to fulfill it: the Since at least the 1960s, institutions. That includes 11 Pew counted 31 freshman salvation of souls,” it said. Catholics have been the single senators and 41 members of the members of Congress as Cath- largest religious group in Con- House, who collectively attend- olics, about 37 percent of the Judge: L.A. archdiocese must gress. When Protestant denom- ed 14 different Jesuit schools. reveal names in personnel file release inations are counted together, class. The next largest denomi- Georgetown University has LOS ANGELES (CNS)—The Archdiocese of Los Angeles must they constitute the largest num- nation in Congress is Baptists, the most alumni in Congress, reveal the names of church officials included in 30,000 pages of ber of members, at 56 percent. with 9 percent of freshmen with 21, followed by Boston personnel files that will be released with information related to al- Another analysis finds that and 15 percent of incumbents. College with seven and Ford- legations of child sexual abuse by church employees, a Superior alumni of Jesuit colleges and Overall, Baptists account for 14 ham University with five, the Court judge ruled Jan. 7. The Associated Press and Los Angeles universities account for nearly percent of the 113th Congress, College of the Holy Cross with Times reported that Judge Emilie H. Elias reversed a previous rul- 10 percent of all members of with 73 total seats, up from 68 four and Creighton University ing by a retired federal judge who had said that material to be Congress. seats in the previous session. with three, the association re- released should have names redacted to prevent the documents’ According to data compiled Fifty-eight members of Con- ported. Loyola University Chi- use to “embarrass or ridicule the church.” The Archdiocese of Los by the Pew Forum on Religion gress listed their affiliation as cago, St. Peter’s University and Angeles said in a brief statement that Elias had revised the previ- & Public Life, Catholics now “other” or “unspecified,” the University of Detroit Mercy ous judge’s order “acknowledging that much of the information in make up slightly below 31 per- same number as in the 112th each has two alumni in Con- question has already been made public by the archdiocese in the cent of Congress, while they Congress, but only one, newly gress. Loyola University Mary- 2004 “Report to the People of God” and updates released in the account for about 22 percent elected Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, land, Marquette University, subsequent proffers.” The statement said the archdiocese would of the U.S. population. (See D-Ariz., described herself as St. Joseph’s University, Santa abide by the judge’s decision. graphic in Jan. 11 Observer.) “unaffiliated.” Clara University, Wheeling Je- Supreme Court lets stand policy The new Congress, which The Pew data notes that Cath- suit University and Xavier Uni- on embryonic stem-cell research funds opened Jan. 3, includes 136 Cath- olics, Protestants and Jews are versity each has one. WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Supreme Court Jan. 7 let stand a lower court order allowing government funding of research involv- ing certain embryonic stem-cell lines. Without comment, the court People Around the World Pledge let stand an August ruling by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia which dismissed a lawsuit by two scientists who said the funding policy inhibits their chance of getting govern- Daily Rosary for Year of Faith ment grants for their research on adult stem cells, and argued that violates another law. Under a 2009 policy, the government began EASTON, Mass. (CNS)— Phalen said in a statement. “It allowing federal funding of research on human embryos that were The Family Rosary division of was an honor to present His created for in vitro fertilization but were no longer needed for that Holy Cross Family Ministries Holiness with the book and purpose. Under a previous policy, government funding was al- in Easton has gathered more ask his apostolic blessing on lowed on stem cells derived from a handful of lines that existed than 80,000 pledges from peo- our ministry.” to that point. The two scientists, Dr. James Sherley and Theresa ple around the globe who said The pope received the book Deisher, sought to block the expansion, arguing that it was barred they would pray the rosary at the Vatican in December as under a 1996 law, known as the Dickey-Wicker amendment, that daily during the 2012-13 Year part of the Year of Faith ob- prohibits use of federal funds for “the creation of a human embryo of Faith. servation and to mark the 70th or embryos for research purposes” or “research in which a hu- The pledges, which came in anniversary of Family Rosary, man embryo or embryos are destroyed, discarded or knowingly response to a program offering founded by Holy Cross Father (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) subjected to risk of injury or death greater than that allowed for free rosaries, were gathered in Patrick Peyton, known as the Maria Lee prays the rosary at St. research on fetuses in utero.” In his August ruling, Chief Judge a book and presented recently “rosary priest.” He died in Patrick Church in Smithtown, N.Y., David B. Sentelle of the D.C. Circuit, said the National Institutes of to Pope Benedict XVI by Holy 1992 and the cause for his can- during prayer for life vigil. Many Health’s interpretation of the Dickey-Wicker amendment was “rea- Cross Father John Phalen, onization was opened in 2001. have pledged a daily rosary dur- sonable” in permitting funding of embryonic stem-cell research president of Holy Cross Fam- Father Peyton started the ing the Year of Faith. using cells derived using private funds. Sentelle said the fund- ily Ministries. campaign to provide free ro- ing guidelines promulgated by NIH in 2009 correctly and legally “There are even pledges in saries and gather pledges in into a worldwide effort to send allowed funding on stem cells derived from embryos created for languages we can’t under- 1991. Back then, the plan was the prayer beads to families, artificial insemination and donated to scientists after the parents stand, like some of those from to send 1 million rosaries to schools, parishes and indi- decided to discard them. India and Bangladesh,” Father Russia. It has since evolved viduals on every continent. To date, more than 20 million

rosaries have been given away. Weekdaysabout Top o’ the Morning with Bishop Malloy About 5 million of those were 6:58 a.m. Live on WREX-TV, Channel 13 in Rockford. provided by volunteer rosary- on WREX-TV Listen anytime to archived broadcasts at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. Click on Bishop Malloy. making groups in parishes. Programs brought to you by Savant Capital Management | Hinshaw & Culbertson, Attorneys at Law | Provena Cor Mariae and St. Anne Center Those promising to recite Diocesan Office of Communications and Publications | The Observer | Office of Stewardship, Diocese of Rockford the rosary daily were asked to pray for peace and to post

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Nation / World News In Brief Visiting Bishops Note Deep Peace is impossible without openness to God, pope tells diplomats VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Deploring war, civil conflict and poverty Anxiety in Mideast Countries around the world, Pope Benedict XVI told foreign ambassadors as- sembled at the Vatican that peace-building By Judith Sudilovsky are “fleeing terror and vio- requires charity, religious liberty, a proper Catholic News Service lence;” and those “struggling understanding of human rights and open- in the face of oppression and ness to divine love. Pope Benedict made JERUSALEM—Bishops insecurity across the countries his remarks Jan. 7 in his annual address to who traveled to the Holy Land that make up the Holy Land.” members of the Vatican’s diplomatic corps, to assess the local church’s “We call upon Christian presenting a survey of global troubles in- needs noted the “profound anx- communities in our home cluding “endless slaughter” in civil war-torn iety” that the “dark and dra- countries and people of good (CNS photo/Evandro Inetti, pool) Syria and terrorist attacks on Christians in matic events” of the past year will everywhere to support the Pope Benedict XVI Nigeria. He also warned about the inter- have caused in the region. work undertaken in this region greets Sweden’s Am- national spread of legalized abortion and The civil war in Syria has re- to build a better future,” they bassador Ulla Gud- growing inequality between rich and poor. sulted in an increasingly large said, highlighting the work mundson. “Peace is not simply the fruit of human ef- number of refugees pouring of Catholic Relief Services in fort, but a participation in the very love of into other countries, putting Gaza and the Caritas refugee God,” Pope Benedict told the envoys. “Without openness to the an enormous strain on nation- (CNS photo/Marcin Mazur, Bishops’ Conference of program in Jordan, whose pro- al and government resources, England and Wales) transcendent, human beings easily become prey to relativism and Children pose with a snowman grams delegation members vis- they said. The situation within find it difficult to act justly and to work for peace.” The pope point- outside the Church of the Na- ited during their Jan. 5-10 stay. Israel and Palestine has also edly distinguished true religion, which he said aims at “reconciling tivity in the West Bank town of They said they also felt called become increasingly polarized, men and women with God” and hence with each other, from a Bethlehem Jan. 9 during a rare to recognize and tell others they added. “baneful religious fanaticism which, again in 2012, reaped victims cold spell. how faith in God “brings light in some countries represented here.” “We shall work hard to per- into the lives of people in the suade our respective govern- steps toward practical support Holy Land,” which is expressed Pope completes ‘ad limina’ visits ments to recognize the root for the most vulnerable in the practically in the church’s com- with world’s bishops — almost causes of suffering in this land Holy Land, including African mitment to education at Bethle- VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican announced that after more and to step up their efforts for a refugees who are victims of hem University and the Ameri- than seven years in office, Pope Benedict XVI had hosted the for- just peace,” they said in the Jan. trafficking, migrant workers can University of Madaba, mal visits of bishops from every country in the world and would 10 statement. and Christian prisoners. They Jordan. begin the cycle all over again by meeting the heads of Italy’s 227 Each year, bishops from the also urged support for the for- Bishops signing the statement dioceses in 2013. The only problem is the Vatican overlooked the U.S., Canada and Europe trav- mation of young people in the included Bishop Gerald F. Kica- el to the Mideast for the Holy bishops of the Netherlands who made their last visits “ad limina Palestinian territories and for nas of Tucson, Ariz.; Archbishop Land Coordination, designed apostolorum” (“to the threshold of the Apostles”) with Blessed every effort promoting peace. Richard Smith of Edmonton, to show support for the church- Alberta, president of the Ca- John Paul II in 2004. A spokesman for the Dutch bishops said Jan. “We encourage Christians to es there. This year’s focus was nadian Conference of Catholic 8 that the heads of the seven dioceses of the Netherlands expect come on pilgrimage to the Holy on the “suffering and vulner- Bishops; Bishop Declan Lang of to make their visits either late this year or early in 2014. Also miss- Land, where they will experi- ing from the list of Pope Benedict “ad limina” visits are the bish- able people in the Holy Land.” Bristol, chairman of the English A Jerusalem news conference ence the same warm hospitality and Welsh bishops’ Department ops of communist-controlled mainland China, but that is because we received,” they said. government restrictions prevent them from making the visits. The in which the bishops’ statement of International Affairs; Auxil- The bishops said their faith Code of Canon Law calls for the heads of every diocese in the was to have been presented to iary Bishop William Kenney of was enriched by “the strength world to make their “ad limina” visits every five years, but there are journalists was canceled due Birmingham, England; Bishop and fortitude” of the people now almost 2,900 dioceses in the world and the 85-year-old pope to a rare winter snow storm, Michel Dubost of Evry, France; also has other obligations as well. which left the bishops stuck in whom they met during their Bishop Stephan Ackermann of Bethlehem, West Bank, to en- visit, including parishioners in Trier, Germany; Bishop Peter Be like good Samaritan, help those in need, joy the unusual sight of the city a “vibrant celebration of Mass” Burcher of Reykjavik, Iceland, pope says in World Day of the Sick message covered in snow. in Zarqa, Jordan; those who representing the Nordic bishops’ VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a message for the 2013 World Day of In their statement, the bish- care for the vulnerable such as conference; and Archbishop Joan the Sick, Pope Benedict XVI called on everyone to be a good Sa- ops encouraged people to take the refugees from Syria who Vives Silicia of Urgell, Spain. maritan and concretely help those in need. Thanking those who care for the sick and elderly, the pope underlined the church’s fun- damental role in “lovingly and generously accepting every human Vatican Says 2.3 Million Joined being, especially those who are weak and sick.” The World Day of the Sick is celebrated annually Feb. 11, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Pope Benedict expressed his affection for all those “un- Pope for Vatican Events in 2012 dergoing a time of trial due to illness and suffering,” and he prayed VATICAN CITY—More than gies, said its figures were calcu- Masses and other liturgies; and that they remember they are not alone, marginalized, forgotten or 2.3 million pilgrims and visitors lations based on the number of a rough estimate of the size of useless. The Gospel parable of the Good Samaritan is just one joined Pope Benedict XVI for tickets requested and estimates the crowds in St. Peter’s Square of many accounts that show how Jesus expected his disciples to an audience, liturgy or prayer at of crowd size. or the courtyard of the papal behave toward others, especially those in need, the pope said. the Vatican or Castel Gandolfo The total of 2,351,200 people villa for the pope’s recitation of in 2012, the Vatican said. at papal events included those the Angelus or “Regina Coeli” The Prefecture of the Papal attending the pope’s 43 weekly prayer on Sundays and major CatholicSeminars.com Household, the Vatican office general audiences at the Vati- feast days. that coordinates the audiences can or at the papal summer villa The 2012 total was down by and distributes the free tickets in Castel Gandolfo; special au- about 200,000 from the num- ber of visitors reported in 2011. to papal audiences and litur- diences for particular groups; In a statistical table distrib- uted Jan. 4 by the Vatican press Great Lakes Men’s Order online at office, the prefecture estimated CatholicSeminars.com that between Pope Benedict’s election in April 2005 and the Conference CD’s Use the coupon code end of 2012, more than 20.5 “Observer” when you million visitors and pilgrims Available!! check out to receive 10% off your entire had joined the pope for an event at the Vatican or in Castel Dynamic Talks order!  Gandolfo.  Gifted Speakers Hundreds of Other The figures released by the  Memorable Messages Conference Talks prefecture — headed until re- To Hear Again, or to Share cently by U.S. Cardinal James  Also Available! 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aybe age brings been caught. For the song’s So, here’s my challenge: I don’t want to be left Catch my perspective and character, this means that now What do you want in behind breath Catch My M Kelly Clarkson is 30 “no one can hold me back” 2013? Distance was a friend No one can now. Her latest hit “Catch My as she laughs “hard with the of mine hold me back Breath Breath” was written to show windows down” and leaves I don’t know Clarkson’s career Catching breath in a I ain’t got time Sung by Kelly Clarkson some refl ection on what she “footprints all over town.” history, but clearly there was web of lies for that © 2012 by RCA Records has experienced since winning These metaphors speak to a time when she wasn’t a I’ve spent most of Catch my the inaugural American Idol “megastar.” However, she must breath how life invites ongoing cre- my life competition in 2002. have recognized her abilities Won’t let ‘em ation, and even as the song’s Clarkson says the song cel- and found the courage to push Riding waves, playing get me down character pauses, she hears It’s all so ebrates all that she has been past fears that attempted to acrobat the voice of her passion call- simple now through in the past 10 years hold her back. Shadow boxing the ing her to new possibilities. other half as she now enters her 30s and Seeking “megastar” status is Addicted to how “my fans, friends, and fam- This is what I want to ask seldom what attracts most of Learning how to react I’ve spent most of my the love I’ve ily have supported me.” us, but we have hopes about (Photo/http://www.rcarecords.com) you as the year begins: time found developing the gifts and abili- Heavy heart She says she feels “that it’s How will you use the gift of Keeping faith, karma ties that God has given us. Will now a weightless time to stop, catch my breath this new year to uplift and Refrain: comes around you take some risks to do this cloud and be proud of not only what expand your life? What I won’t spend the rest has been accomplished but of in 2013? Catching my breath Making time for the adventures are calling Letting it go of my life all the people that have helped ones that count Maybe you have wondered Turning my cheek for (Repeat refrain.) me become the woman I am to- your name? How will you I’ll spend the rest of if you can handle advanced the sake of the show day.” Clearly, such words show do more for those you care my time You helped me placement courses at school. Now that you know perspective. see the beauty in about? Perhaps you have wanted This is my life I won’t Laughing hard with everything “Catch My Breath” is the As the song suggests, we can to try out for a school drama be told what’s the windows down (Repeat refrain twice.) lead single off her latest disc confront those parts of life that production, or maybe there is supposed to be Leaving footprints all “Greatest Hits: Chapter One.” want to hold us back. Many a cause that you really care right over town It’s all so simple now As Clarkson suggests, there is times, these limitations come about and you have wanted to value in pausing and “catching” from within. We too easily listen organize a group to respond in all of us. Most times, you will You have accomplished much our breath, especially as we to the words of fear telling us to this need. Goals can be as need the wisdom and experi- in the past, but your potential is diverse and as engaging as the enter into the fi rst part of this that our dreams are out of our ence of others as you reach for hardly complete. If there is an new year. We need to see what breadth of human personality. reach. Some dreams might be, goals. inner voice that wants to hold we have learned from the past, but maybe not. Look into yours and see what’s you back, decide how much and acknowledge those dreams cooking. So, share your desires. Ask The only way to measure your power you want to give to it. others what they think will be that call us into 2013. potential is to move beyond The song offers us additional Fear is normal and sometimes While I support the idea of fear and design a process for advice as we plan for 2013. important for the process of needs to be heeded, but not acknowledging all those who attaining what you want. There Don’t attempt reaching new reaching your goals. Invite God always. Join God, the one who help us attain our goals, what should be no embarrassment in goals alone. Most goals require to guide you to those who can invited you into life, as your spoke to me in the song is what failing, but only great benefi ts in individual effort, and loads of support you on this journey partner for creating an exciting happens once one’s breath has striving toward your goals. it. Yet, the spirit of God dwells toward new achievement. and creative year. 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AURORA Mon Jan 21 Share Parish Cooks needed: Hesed House, 659 Lent Activities South River St., a ministry for the BELVIDERE homeless, needs more cooks and Parish, school and organization shift volunteers to help serve 200 Pro-life memorium: 6:30-9:30 publicists may send upcoming dinners, 100 sack lunches and 130 p.m.; St. James Church, 535 Lent event information to breakfasts daily. Other help is also Caswell St. Mass, refreshments include in both The Observer needed. Info: 630/914-6429. and speakers from Rockford Area and the online calendar at BATAVIA Pregnancy Care Centers, Catholic www.rockforddiocese.org. Donations sought: Goods and ser- Charities and parish St. Vincent We are especially looking vices for auction items are needed de Paul Society. Free; donations for stations of the cross, for Holy Cross Parish’s A Knight accepted for each agency. Info: lent suppers (fish, soup or in Rome, March 9. Info: Jill Perez, Debbie Kleinfeldter, 815/547-6397, other), and parish retreats. [email protected], 630/399- 9505. [email protected] or Information we received by Jan. 16 will be included in our GENEVA www.stjamesbelvidere.org. Ashes to Ashes Lent guide in Movers needed: Men who can the Feb. 8 issue — both print volunteer four to five hours on Tue Jan 22 and digital editions. Later items Saturday once a month are needed will appear in What’s UP. Use to help at Déjà Vu, the St. Vincent Annual Day of Prayer and the forms at http://observer. de Paul thrift shop at 427 S. Fourth rockforddiocese.org/contact- St., here. Info: 630/232-6621 or Penance for Life us. Send mail submissions to Déjà Vu Furniture Warehouse and (Photo provided) ROCKFORD American Heritage Girls Troop IL 8510 from St. Mary Parish in East The Observer, P.O. Box 7044, Showroom, 911 Sullivan Road, Project Rachel Bible study: 12- Rockford, IL 61125. Aurora, 2-6 p.m Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 Dubuque collected small Christmas gifts, school supplies, and basic week session for post-abortive p.m. Friday and Saturday. hygiene items. They then filled 50 shoe boxes that were sent to the women. Register by Jan. 18. ROCKFORD ROCKFORD Operation Christmas Child program. Auction donations: Caritas, the Sponsor: Diocesan Respect Life 59th Pink Ball: 5:45 p.m.; Giovan- Office. Cost: $30 (scholarships Catholic Charities auxiliary, is ni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School collecting donations for its 27th available). Info: 815/387-3370 or McHenry Deanery Road. Sponsor: OSF St. Anthony annual luncheon silent auction. [email protected]. Medical Center Foundation. Black- Goods and services are welcome for tie ball and dinner. Cost: $250 per the April 24 event. Info: Patti Weber, Wed Jan 23 person. Info: 815/395-5346. 815/282-6046. Jan. 20 Deadline for Feb. 1 What’s Up ST. CHARLES “In Her Shoes”: 8 am..-12:30 AURORA (for Feb 4-10 events) p.m.; St. John Neumann Church, 11th Festival concert: 7:15 p.m.; Marmion Academy gym, 1000 AURORA 2900 E. Main St. Sponsor: parish Year of Faith lecture: 7 p.m.; St. Butterfield Road. Marmion/Rosary domestic abuse ministry. Talks Rita of Cascia Church, 750 W. Band will host the Grade School about how to recognize and help Old Indian Trail. Sponsor: Aurora Honor Band and Chorus festival and curb domestic violence. Free. performance for talented young area Deanery. Speaker: Father Keith RSVP requested, but walk-ins musicians. Info: Steven Thurlow, Romke. Topic: “Living by Faith, welcome. Info: Sister Judy Nickels, 630/897-6936, sthurlow@marmion. Loving our Faith and Leading 630/377-2797, ext. 112; adulted@ org. by Faith: Where do we get the stjohnneumannchurch.org. courage and wisdom to live our faith every day?” Free; donations Save the Date accepted. RSVP appreciated. Info: Sun Jan 27 630/859-3922, 630/892-6089, Feb. 2 [email protected] AURORA BATAVIA Pancake breakfast: 8:30 a.m.- Speaker series: 7 p.m.; Holy Cross HUNTLEY noon; Marmion Academy Lux Din- Church, 2300 Main St. Theme: Year “An Evening of Remembrance”: ing Hall, 1000 Butterfield Road. of Faith. Speaker: Dr. John Bergsma, 5 p.m., St. Mary Parish, Huntley, Sponsor: Marmion-Rosary Music Associate Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville 10307 Dundee Road. Mass with Boosters. Performances by high Bishop David J. Malloy and send- (Ohio) and convert to the Catholic (Photo provided) school musicians and more. Cost: faith. Free; donations accepted. Info: off to 2013 March for Life partici- The Knights of Columbus of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in $7 adults; $5 children 3-12; $25 www.holycross-batavia.org. Johnsburg conducted a Christmas food drive at Angelo’s Food Store pants. family. Info: marmion.org/pancake. Feb. 3 and collected more than 18 carts of food, 1,080 pounds, and an addi- LOVES PARK IAEA art show: noon-1 p.m.; Marmion Academy Scholl Mez- WONDER LAKE tional donation of $580. With some of the collected goods are Walter Guest speaker: 7 p.m.; St. Pizza fundraiser: noon-9 p.m.; zanine, 1000 Butterfield Road. Barry, food drive chairman, and fellow Knights Jerry Tomaselli, Don Bridget Parish Center, 600 Clifford Dusty’s Pizza, 7613 Howe Road. Robaczewski and George Proesel. Ave. Year of Faith series. Speaker: Opening reception for Illinois Art Sponsor: Wonder Lake Knights Father David Peck. Topic: “The Education Association student of Columbus. 10% of dine-in or Creed: Its Development through show of art projects from kinder- delivery orders will benefit Special Time and Today.” garteners through 12th-graders. Olympics and Newmann Fund for After the reception, show hours priestly vocations. (Delivery area: will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on school Wonder Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Sat Jan 26 days through Jan. 31. Johnsburg and parts of Spring Grove west of Winn Road.) Info: 815/653- AURORA FREEPORT 2400. 5th Crosstown Classic: at 11 Ladies’ Mardi Gras: 6:30 p.m.- a.m.-2 p.m. taco buffet, 2 p.m. Feb. 7 midnight; St. Joseph Parish basketball game; Aquin Central ROCKFORD Center, 722 High St. (at Illinois Catholic Junior/Senior High Year of Faith lecture: 7 p.m.; St. Avenue). Sponsor: St. Joseph Rita Church Wahl Hall, 6254 Valley School, 1419 S. Galena Ave. Also, Athletic Association. Dinner, Knoll Dr. Rockford Deanery series. meet the Pretzels and Bulldogs, games, silent auction, raffles and Speaker: Msgr. Eric Barr, vicar face painting, games and more. more. For women over 21. Male general. Topic: “Celebration of the Proceeds for Malcolm Eaton’s volunteers (over 21) also needed. 20th anniversary of the Catechism: Xtreme Xpeditions Summer Authentic Fruit of Vatican II.” Free. Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the Camp. Cost: Taco buffet and door. Info: 630/844-3781. game — $8 adults; $6 senior Feb. 9 BATAVIA FREEPORT citizens and students over 4; free Scout breakfast: 7-11 a.m.; Holy Mini Dance Camp: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 4 and younger; game only — $2 Cross Church lower level, 2300 Aquin Central Catholic Junior/ for all ages. Info: PreSchool/ Main St. Sponsor: Boy Scout Troop Senior High School, 1419 S. Elementary, 202 W. Pleasant 21. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $6 per Galena Ave. For kindergarteners St.; Junior/Senior High, 1419 S. person; free children 5 and younger through sixth-graders who want Galena Ave.; www.aquinschools. (with paid adult). to perform during the Jan. 27 org/crosstownclassic.cfm. LEE 7 a.m.-noon; Crosstown Classic. Bulldog Pancake breakfast: ROCKFORD St. James Parish Hall, 221 W. Kirke dancers will lead the camp. 21st Women of the Year: 4:30 (Photo provided) Gate. All-you-can-eat breakfast; Register by Jan. 22. Cost: $10 p.m. social, 5:30 p.m. dinner; Algonquin’s St. Margaret Mary Parish religious education Advent steward- 50/50 raffle; door prizes. Sponsor: per dancer. Info: PreSchool/ Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside St. James Knights of Columbus ship project garnered 905 books from students in kindergarten through Elementary, 202 W. Pleasant Blvd. Sponsor: Diocesan Council Council 15153. Cost: $6 per person; fifth grade. With the boxes are Julianne Sanchez (left), media paraprofes- St.; Junior/Senior High, 1419 S. of Catholic Women. Cost: $35 $16 per family. Info: Steven Voris, sional at Parkview Elementary School in Carpentersville, where the books Galena Ave.; www.aquinschools. adults; $15 children 4-10. Info: 815/761-6222, [email protected]; were donated, and Julie Dahlen, who coordinated the “Gift of Reading” drive. org/crosstownclassic.cfm. your parish office. www.stjamesknights.org. The Observer | FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2013 11

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Save the Date Good for YOU

Feb. 9 Donations made: Officers and Other winners are: Jim Grot, $500; ROCKFORD members of the Provena St. Jo- Steve Link, $250; Mary Koch, “This Old Spouse”: 6 p.m. Mass seph/St. Vincent Auxiliary met $100; Arlene Rogers, Jean Powers and program; Holy Family Parish, Jan. 7 at St. Thomas Aquinas and J. Payne, $50 each. The St. 4401 Highcrest Road. Appetizers, Church in Freeport to distribute Vincent de Paul Society contrib- presentation and dance lessons for utes 100 percent of every dollar to married couples. Speakers: Don and checks totaling $9,966 to aid de- Lorrie Gramer of the Diocesan Fam- partments and programs for resi- assist the poor and impoverished ily Life Office. Registration required. dents and clients of the Provena in the Dixon area. Free. Info: 815/394-1523; emalten- St. Joseph Campus. The auxil- [email protected]; 815/398-4280. Student honored: Lucas iary’s more than 160 members Terveer, son of Bruce and Jennie Feb. 11 raised $11,427.78 in 2012 through Terveer of Rock Falls, was named LOVES PARK fundraising activities including December Student of the Month Guest speaker: 7 p.m.; St. Bridget a cookie walk, spring salad lun- for New- Parish Center, 600 Clifford Ave. Year cheon, Love Light Angel Tree and of Faith series. Speaker: Father Burt man Central Absalon, pastor. Topic: “Sacraments Shepherd’s Gift events. Benefit- Catholic High of Healing.” ting from the funds are residents School in Ster- Feb. 16 of the nursing and rehab areas, the ling. Terveer DIXON Adult Day Care disabled, elderly is involved Steak fry: 5 p.m.; Knights of Colum- clients and the developmentally in basketball, bus Council 690, 506 W. Third St. challenged residents. football, school (Photo provided) Proceeds for St. Vincent de Paul So- At the meeting, newly elected musicals, Math ciety. Bonanza drawing 8 p.m. Cost: Vice President Rose Young, joins State Soccer Winner $12. Info: www.kofc690.com. Club, and is standing officers Marlene King, Erin Gaitsch (right), from Huntley, won third place in the 14-year-old Terveer a member of Elsewhere president; Constance Frerichs, the Liturgical girls’ category at the 2012 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge state secretary; Evarista Wheeler, trea- Choir and National Honor Society. level competition on Nov. 17 in Charleston. St. Mary Parish, Huntley, surer, and Ardeth Miller, member- Knights of Columbus Council sponsored the local competition that Jan. 19 He is an Illinois State Scholar, is in ship. New members are always the top 10 percent of his class and started Erin on her way to the state championship. Knight Guy De- BETTENDORF, IOWA welcome. Maertelaere congratulates her. Art open house: 9 a.m.-noon; Art has received the American Legion Legacy League, 2204 Grant St. In- Award. In the summer, he volun- Zachary Jacobson, Thomas Jude, in recognition of his service at the troducing Catfish Letters Arts School teers at the YMCA and Feed the series of workshops honoring the Laurynas Kalesinskas, Maxwell Old St. Mary Children Program, and works de- teaching methods of Father Ed- Kelly, Stuart Kofron, Brett Koski- Church park- tassling corn. His plans for the fu- ward M. Catich, former president of nen, Nicholas Novack, Jack No- ing lot during ture include majoring in physical the Catholic Art Association. Free. an annual town Info: Paul Herrera, 563/343-2868, therapy, but he has not yet settled votny, John Pacer, Anthony Perez, festival held [email protected]; http:// on a college. John Peters, Benjamin Pho, Robert www.artlegacyleague.org Ramoska, Jackson Rettig, Zach- the day before Top scholars: The Illinois Stu- ary Sagstetter, Peter Shares, John Thanksgiving. Jan. 21 dent Assistance Commission has LISLE Sheppherd, Weitzel Sieben, Matthew Smith, Matthew Parmer coor- Museum open house: 10 a.m.-3 named 35 Marmion Academy, Switzer, Jonathon Thielen, Robert dinated efforts p.m.; Benedictine University’s Ju- Aurora, seniors — 32 percent of of the Knights Winner: Lewis Sheppherd of Wagner, Robert Wenzel, Lucas rica-Suchy Nature Museum, 5700 the class — Illinois State Scholars. of Columbus to Rochelle was the winner of $1000 Wilson, and Brian Winkel. College Road. New exhibit opening: They are Colin Angeles, Michael provide park- Parmer “Rocks and Minerals.” Free. Info: in the St. Vincent de Paul Christ- Bicknell, Christopher Burrows, Knight honored: Dave Parmer ing at the lot, Karly Tumminello, 630/829-6531; mas cash drawing in Dixon. John Conor Clingen, Samuel Eallo- was named November Knight of which is near the festival. The [email protected]. Weitzel presented the winner’s nardo, Taylor Farrell, Sam Ford, the Month by St. Mary Parish, funds raised will be used to sup- check. More than $4,000 was Jan. 25-27 Patrick Garvin, RJ Gibson, Jacob Huntley, Knights of Columbus port the many local charitable ac- BROOKFIELD, WIS. raised in this year’s program. Marriage Encounter Weekend: Gilmore, Mohammud Hashir, Council 11666. He was honored tivities sponsored by the council. Early registration recommended. Info: alifetimeoflove.org; 888/574- Aurora Deanery 5653; fin de semana en Espanol, 630/690-2094.

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Faith Forum Baptism is More Than The Coming Catholic Persecution

Just A One-Time Rite Perhaps it’s Consider This ity toward our beliefs as regards Obamacare, the Last weekend our Christmas season ended as we celebrated already here. mockery of our faith in the media, and the hostil- the Baptism of the Lord. This celebration reminds us that our Catholic pul- by Msgr. Eric Barr ity shown by the secular world to pro-life beliefs own baptism is much more than a mere formality. It means so pits throughout Vicar General in our culture. much more. Not only does baptism purify us from all sins – the this nation have Don’t believe this? In just a week, we will have sin that we have because of our origin and the sins that we have sometimes the annual March for Life and this year’s is ex- because of our acts — but it t h u n d e r e d pected to be huge — hundreds of thousands of by Bishop Emeritus also makes us new creatures. about loss of [email protected] people. Check the media coverage — or not. For Thomas G. Doran Baptism makes us adopted religious liber- years the secular media has totally ignored this children of God and partakers ty in this country, but many of the faithful have huge protest. Why? Because they hate what we of the divine nature. We are simply looked back at their bishops and priests believe. then, members of Christ, and with bemused expressions of disbelief. These issues may seem small to some. But [email protected] co-heirs with him. Our bodies Raised on stories of martyrs, perhaps they do they represent the evolving opinion of the state become temples of the Holy not consider any persecution real unless it comes — and it is not friendly to us. Spirit. We are incorporated into the Body of Christ. with lions and tigers and bears in the Roman It will be a while before Catholics are dragged As St. Paul says in the fourth chapter of the Epistle to the Coliseum. But that’s not how this persecution is out of their homes and killed. But death by a Ephesians, baptism makes us members of the Body of Christ and beginning. thousand cuts is as sure of a death as perishing in therefore, he says, “We are members of one another.” It makes It is starting with a whisper, a tentative probing the arena. This culture prefers to kill us slowly. us part of the Church. It makes us people of God of the New to see if it can get away with smacking Christi- The question is, “Are we even going to rise up Covenant, which makes us a part of a body which goes beyond anity. And those who persecute have found they and respond?” all natural or human limit of nations, cultures, races and sexes. can. Some believe columns like this resemble Baptism is the basis for our unity in Christ, our communion The most recent damning evidence occurred Chicken Little crying falsely that the sky is fall- with all Christians — not just those who are in the full com- with the coming presidential inauguration. ing. To those who feel that way, start listening munion of the Church by membership in the Catholic Church, An evangelical pastor, Rev. Louie Giglio, was to what the pope is saying — he too expects but also other Christians. As the Second Vatican Council put it, forced to pull out of giving the benediction at persecution. Start listening to what our bishops those “who believe in Christ and have been properly baptized the famed event because 20 years ago he gave a are saying — they have definitely sounded the are put in some, though imperfect, communion with the Catho- sermon against same-sex marriage. The inaugu- alarm. And start listening to what your priests lic Church. Justified by faith in baptism, (they) are incorporated ration committee responded, “As we now work are saying — have a talk with them about all of into Christ; they therefore have a right to be called Christians, to select someone to deliver the benediction, we this. and with good reason are accepted as brothers by the children of will ensure their beliefs reflect this administra- No need to panic; rather, start standing up cou- the Catholic Church.” (Unitatis Redintegratio, 3) tion’s vision of inclusion and acceptance for all rageously for what Catholics believe. Thus, when we are baptized we are put into a relationship with Americans.” Speak about it in the workplace, among neigh- all our fellow Christians. We are called to witness to our faith — Think about it. That statement excludes any bors and friends. Find a way to use those Con- and we do witness to that faith by our acts of faith, and of hope orthodox Catholic, in fact, any orthodox Chris- firmation gifts of the Spirit that gave us all the and of charity. Our faith and hope are generally made manifest tian, and Catholics are the most organized and courage to be Catholic in the secular sphere. by what we say. We profess our faith. We proclaim hope. Of vocal proponents of traditional marriage. Maybe it’s easier to just shorten all of this with course, we live differently when we live by faith and hope, but For the first time, the beliefs of our religion this statement: “Be a saint!” nevertheless, these are virtues that usually must be identified exclude us from being a part of a president’s in- We may not stop what is coming, but at least with the spoken word. auguration. we will stand up for what is right — and that Therefore our Christian relationship to Christ, and through Add to that the continued govermental hostil- may be all that is needed to triumph. him to all humanity, through baptism imposes duties upon us. It means that we have to act in a brotherly or sisterly fashion to everyone. And that involves a great deal of soul-searching, of When You Do Whatever He Tells resolution and of sacrifice. So when we talk about baptism, we are not talking about just a religious rite, something that you’ve done and you don’t have to do again — we are talking about our You,You’ll Know You’re Not Lost entrance into a relationship with Christ and it is a relationship of love that is ongoing and full of responsibility to God and all A West Virginia boy sat on a fence at the cross- Liturgy Of The Church This to the His creation. ing of two roads. family of the Pray with me that we Christians all do better living up to this A man in a large car with New York plates by Father John Church and responsibility in the new year ahead. roared to a stop in front of him, rolled down the Slampak, STL to individual window and said, “Young man, I’m lost. Can Member of the families: all you tell me where this road goes?” Diocesan have gifts to be Liturgical Commission Ordinary Time CNS/ Martha Campbell He said, “No, sir, I can’t.” used for each “Well, can you tell me where that road goes?” [email protected] other. “No sir, I can’t.” In life, there “Well, young man, don’t you know anything?” are times when the wine runs out in a marriage, The boy said, “I know I’m not lost.” or career, or a friendship, or in health. When you find Christ, you know this: you are How does it happen, why? Exhaustion from not lost. too much activity, or rigid routines, or neglect; St. John’s Gospel, as you know, is about seven or you don’t see or won’t look at your behavior; miracles of Christ beginning with the wedding the languages of hurting with put downs which at Cana. become normal, the so-called new-normal- Mary is mentioned in his Gospel twice; at anything (doing whatever you want). You spend Cana, at the beginning of his public ministry and more time at work than with family; you take at the crucifixion, at the end of it. more than you give; everything is about you; At every wedding, usually something goes sloth, greed, gluttony, envy ... wrong. What do you do? Look around and see if Jesus “They have no wine.” is there. Mary is asking Jesus to fix it. Even though you may have ignored him or “Woman, how does your concern affect me? avoided him for a long time, look around and (It’s not my problem.) My hour has not yet come.” you will see our Lord, who is always there for The hour is his crucifixion. you. His Mother said to the servers, “Do whatever It would be wise to tell him, confess to him, he tells you.” Something changed. Mary knew. that the wine has run out of your life and say to For Mary and Jesus, the needs of others come him, “Lord, I need your help.” first. Don’t ask if you don’t want to do what needs to God’s gifts to individuals are meant for the be done to change your life, your attitude. service of others, as St. Paul tells us in the sec- Ask him to help you transform your life, re- ond reading for Jan. 20, when he enumerates the membering that the days are always ahead. To- many different gifts of the Holy Spirit to differ- day should be the best day of your life, then to- ent persons and adds that, “To each individual morrow. the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some When you find Christ in your life, do whatever benefit.” he tells you, and you’ll know you’re not lost. The Observer | FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2013 13

Viewpoints Let’s Hear it for Holistic Thinking in 2013 Please Keep Us As 2013 spreads its wings and takes fl ight, I vised use by children and anyone other than the lift a prayer to the heavens. owner). Dear God, help us engage in more holistic and  Call for sensible regulations of handguns. In Your New Year less simplistic, polarizing thinking and rhetoric  Support legislative efforts that seek to this year. protect society from the violence associated with Unlike many of our local, state or national politicians, the aver- I know that bombastic, ideological bluster is the easy access to deadly weapons, including assault age person has to make daily decisions about what they can and main export of talk radio and, more recently, cable weapons. cannot live without — what to change and what not to change and news networks.  Make a serious commitment to confront the From The to spend only what they earn. On The Road So a lot of the pervasive role of addiction and mental illness in Editor The beginning of a new year by Dr. Owen signs point to crime. by Penny Wiegert usually prompts a lot of that Phelps us only getting The three bishops also said that “entertainers, Editor kind of self-examination. The Communications more diatribe especially fi lm producers and video game cre- The Observer bills from Christmas arrive, the Consultant for the and less rational ators, need to realize how their profi t motives Diocese of Rockford numbers on the scale seem to get dialogue as the have allowed the proliferation of movies, televi- larger from the turkey, the dress- calendar pages sion programs, video games and other entertain- [email protected] [email protected] ing and the Christmas treats we turn. ment that glorify violence and prey on the insecu- just couldn’t leave alone. But I’m hoping against hope — and praying — rities and immaturity of our young people. Such So we decide to take a look at our fi nances and decide what is that a miracle happens and we fi nally get around portrayals of violence have desensitized all of us.” really necessary and we look at our eating habits and our exercise to interacting with one another as thoughtful, re- Meanwhile, the USCCB observed National routine, if we have one, in hopes of making a better year for our- spectful human beings who patiently try to work Migration Week. Jan. 6-12, by asking Catholics selves. We try to embrace the idea of starting over and starting through our differences, believing that when we to contact their elected representatives in Con- better. We get busy living out the idea that the character Lenore behave that way the social outcomes are better. gress to urge sensible comprehensive immigra- speaks to Forrest Gump in the popular movie … “Don’t cha just For now, we can be grateful that our nation’s tion reform. (See page 4 in The Observer, Jan. love New Years? You get to start all over. Everybody gets a sec- bishops are offering us a good model of how to 11.) Such reform would: ond chance.”  think deeply, critically and holistically about Provide a path to citizenship for undocu- So we look at our bills and ask ourselves what is necessary and some of the social problems that plague us today. mented people. how we can curtail our spending. For instance, if I cut out cable  Let me offer two examples — both having to Preserve family unity as a cornerstone of TV will my life be severely impacted? What will I do with the do with social problems of some magnitude and the immigration system. extra money? What will I do with the time I will have from not  Provide legal paths for low-skilled immi- not a little complexity. watching TV? We look at our eating habits and ask ourselves why The fi rst is the level of violence in our society, grant workers to come and work in the U.S. we do what we do. If I cut out sweets will it make a difference or and in tragic mass murders such we witnessed  Restore due process protections to immigra- will I just eat more sandwiches? And sometimes we fi nd out that most recently in Newtown, Conn. In the wake of tion enforcement policies. some of our old habits are good ones. that awful slaughter by a gunman, the chairs of  Address the root causes of migration caused Here at The Observer we get busy at this time of the year ask- three committees of the U.S. Conference of Cath- by persecution and economic disparity. ing ourselves similar questions. We get busy starting over and olic Bishops issued a joint statement that calmly I know full well that these two issues — mass giving ourselves a new chance to be better and ask ourselves the proposed — without any polemics — a holistic slaughters and immigration reform — will fi ll questions that will help us do that. Questions like, “Is what we do response to these all-too-frequent bloodbaths. our airwaves with high-pitched, mean-spirited important? Does it matter? Do we make a difference? “ The three are Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stock- bluster and bull excrement from all sides for as We like to think our work to bring you Catholic information is ton, chair of the Domestic Justice and Human long as radio and TV networks covet cash and important. Development Committee; Bishop John C. Wester their performers can draw breath. of Salt Lake City, chair of the Communications I know, too, that the proposals from the bish- We think our news does matter. Committee; and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort ops don’t fi ll in all the specifi c details needed to We defi nitely want to make a difference. Wayne-South Bend, chair of the Laity, Marriage, address these issues effectively. Each New Year brings new challenges. Last year, we knew our Family Life and Youth Committee. Finally, I know that people of good will can diocese would get a new bishop and that the content of The Ob- They proposed a multi-faceted approach to and will disagree about the specifi c approaches server would begin to change. We moved from just delivering you dealing with the problem: strengthen fi rearms we take to make this a safer, more just and over- the news within the print pages of The Observer to providing the regulations, take steps to limit the effects of tox- all better society. news in a digital format available on computer, smartphones and ic media that devalue human life, and improve But I’m hoping that we can think about, study tablets. We want to give readers the same content in a format that access to health care for those with mental health and discuss the options we have in a respectful was convenient and familiar to them without leaving behind our needs. way, believing that if we do, the solutions we de- readers who prefer paper. They also called Catholics — and all Ameri- velop will be better ones than when we started This year we know that we will jam pack our pages full of in- cans — to consider once again the USCCB’s our dialogue. formation about the Year of Faith and how the church is evolving 2000 call for a holistic response to crime and I haven’t seen any miracles yet. in a world that appears to be a bit more hostile than in the past destructive deviant behavior in our society. That But a December poll by Politico and George to many of the values our religion holds dear. We know The Ob- statement, “Responsibility, Rehabilitation and Washington University found that 62 percent of server will continue to provide news about the Catholic Church Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime Americans support a path to citizenship for un- but we also know that we will need to bring you information that and Criminal Justice,” proposed fi ve concrete documented immigrants. helps Catholics understand the “why” about church teaching as it steps for us to take: That’s a good sign that a sensible solution stands forth in today’s culture.  Support measures that control the sale and could be within our reach. Our job is to work to make sure The Observer is something you use of fi rearms. Thank you, Lord. It’s always nice to begin want and need as part of your Catholic life. Our job is to provide  Support measures that make guns safer a new year with a bright ray of hope shining you with news, education, information and inspiration you abso- (especially efforts that prevent their unsuper- through the clouds. lutely cannot fi nd anywhere else. We work to make sure you have the local Catholic perspective. We also started this year, like so many for more than 10 years, From Bishop’s Mailbox by keeping The Observer affordable. We have not raised our sub- scription prices to help you keep reliable, credible Catholic read- Gift Appreciated ates your willingness to share in his concern for ing material in your home. the needs of the universal Church. We know that you, too, may be asking yourself many questions Your Excellency, Praying that Almighty God will grant joy and about the New Year. 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Deaths Parish offices may now forward death and wedding information using interactive forms available at http://observer. AMBOY—St. Patrick: Charles rockforddiocese.org. Click on Contact Us, then on Submit Death Keyes, 86, Jan. 4; Rosalie Kel- Announcements or on Submit Wedding Announcements. ly, 80, Jan. 7; AURORA—Annunciation 61, Dec. 8; John Walter Barry, friends.” (Jn 15:13) We are BVM: Mary Jane Pattermann, 78, Dec. 14; Eugene J. Dowe, borne out in Jesus’ life and his 84, Dec. 30; Brenda Brummel, 76, Dec. 14; Rita M. Rich, 70, death on the cross, and have 62, Dec. 31; Dec. 25; Therese K. Mueller, served down through the cen- Holy Angels: Virginia Nause- 92, Dec. 29; Andrew J. Bavets, turies as the impetus for dis- das, 86, Jan. 2; 91, Jan. 2; ciples of Christ to give of their BATAVIA—Holy Cross: Cor- ROCKFORD—St. Anthony of time and talent to many and rine Albright, 96, Dec. 10; Pa- Padua: Terry A. Romanek, 60, varied ministries. tricia Oman, 80, Dec. 12; Irene Jan. 9; Courtesy of Parish Publications Pietrowski, 94, Dec. 14; Na- St. Rita: Sarah Mendoza, 16, “Stewardship” newsletter thalie Wuiffi, 93, Dec. 14; Jan. 1. DIXON—St. Patrick: Enrique Mass Meditation Rodriquez, 85, Dec. 29; Weddings GENOA—St. Catherine of Sunday, Jan. 12 (2nd Ordi- Genoa: Paul A. Koeppen, Sr., AURORA—Annunciation nary): In the second reading, 52, Jan. 3; BVM: Brittany Nicole Bainter St. Paul tells the Corinthians FULTON—Immaculate Con- and Michael Henry Robinson, — and us — that all of our gifts ception: Dorothy Petersen, Dec. 22; are from God and that they are 77, Dec. 28; HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Bridget given, not for ourselves alone, HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Ar- Schade and James Mitchell, but also for the common good. thur Wicke 82, Jan. 4; Luisito Jan. 5. But the generosity of God Topacio, 70, Jan. 6; Donald knows no limits — the miracle Wiedemann, 82, Jan. 6; Laura Stewardship Moment at Cana reminds us that when- Doetsch, 49, Jan. 6; Marcia ever we faithfully do as God Westman, 70, Jan. 7; Voluntarism: “Greater love asks, He can change our gifts MCHENRY—Church of Holy has no man than this, that a of water into wine. Apostles: Marlene Stejskal, man lay down his life for his Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel

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Media/Arts NOVENAS Prayer to the heavenly gardens and send it to me as Prayer to Blessed Virgin Mary a message of love. O Little Flower of St. Anthony of Padua O most beautiful fl ower of Mount Carmel, Jesus, ask God today to grant the favors O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, At the MOVIES fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed I now place with confi dence in your your love of God and charity for his Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate hands.... (Mention specifi c requests). creatures made you worthy, when on Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star St. Therese, help me to always believe earth to possess miraculous powers. From page 7 of the Sea, help me and show me that you as you did, in God’s great love for me, Miracles waited on your word, which leader Osama bin Laden. The action centers on a relentlessly are my mother. O Holy Mother of God, so that I might imitate your “Little Way” you were ever ready to speak for those Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly each day. Amen. E.L.S. in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this determined CIA offi cer (Jessica Chastain) who uses intelligence beseech you from the bottom of my heart thought, I implore of you to obtain for me Miraculous Invocation of hints, some obtained by a colleague (Jason Clarke) using tor- to secure me in my necessity (make re- (request). The answer to my prayer may quest). There are none that can withstand Saint Therese require a miracle: even so, you are the ture, to track America’s public enemy number one to his forti- your power. O Mary conceived without sin O glorious Saint Therese, whom Al- Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 mighty God has raised up to aid and St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full fi ed compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. There, as enacted in times). I place this prayer in your hands counsel mankind, I implore your Mi- of human sympathy, whisper my petition the fi lm’s climax, Navy SEALs killed him in May 2011. While di- (3 times). Amen. Say this prayer for 3 raculous Intercession. So powerful are into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus, consecutive days. Novena is published you in obtaining every need of body and who loved to be folded in your arms: soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims rector Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal have crafted in gratitude. M.A.S. and the gratitude of my heart will ever a compelling drama, their movie’s moral stance is ambiguous. you a “Prodigy of Miracles...the Greatest be yours. Published in gratitude. R.W. 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Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Taking a Step Back and a Step Forward Gentium) plus What Happened at Vatican II 4 p.m., Feb. 20, Diocesan Administration Center, 555 Colman YoF Book Club Opts to Keep Reading O’Malley, Center Dr., Rockford Add Lumen Gentium for Feb. 20 Gathering To join us for our discussion, please register by Feb. 19. You can fi ll out a form on the book BY SHARON BOEHLEFELD we hadn’t had as much time to O’Malley, SJ. club page at The Observer’s website, http:// Features Editor read over the holidays as we’d That means observer.rockforddiocese.org. Click on the hoped. We heard the same it’s not too book club logo to get to the registration At the fi rst gathering of The from one of our blog followers. late for oth- form and the club’s blog. You’ll get a Observer’s Year of Faith Book So we decided not to select ers who were confi rmation email before the meeting. If Club, the few of us who were a second book, but instead too busy to you can’t attend, add your comments to the blog. able to gather at the Dioc- to slow down with our read- read during Info: Sharon Boehlefeld, 815/399-4300, ext. esan Administration Center in ing of “What Happened at the holidays 405; [email protected]. Rockford were quick to admit Vatican II” by Father John W. to join us. And we’ve decided to read four of the doc- uments from Vatican II right before they are the topics at Bishop David J. Malloy’s Year of Faith lecture series. So, at the next book club meeting, Feb. 20, we’ll take a closer look at the fi rst four chapters of “What Happened at Vatican II” and we’ll read the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church (Lumen Gentium), which will be the topic of the Feb. 21 bishop’s lecture. The Dogmatic Constitution talks about the Mystery of the Church, the people of God, the structure of the church and the role of bishops within it, the laity and its role, everyone’s call to holiness, the religious life, the anticipation of the end times (eschatology), and the Virgin Mary. There are several publica- tions that gather the docu- ments of Vatican II into one or Multispecialty endovascular operating room at OSF two volumes. Check with the Saint Anthony. Vineyard in Rockford (or on its website) if you want to buy one of those. New Life-Extending Heart Valve Procedure We’ve also posted links to the documents in the book club blog (http://observer.rockford- at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center diocese.org/year-of-faith-blog) and will make available a print- Keeping up with the latest advances in cardiovascular health care, is designed to replace a patient’s diseased native aortic valve without able version of each a team at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center is now performing the need for open-heart surgery or the use of a heart-lung machine. transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures in its new There will be study guides multispecialty endovascular operating room, which is great news for The partnership between cardiothoracic surgeons and interventional for each of the volumes avail- some patients suffering from aortic stenosis. OSF Saint Anthony is cardiologists establishes the core of a TAVR team. Shaun Kurien, MD able soon on the diocesan web- one of only 150 hospitals in the country performing the procedure. and Jan Skowronski, MD, physicians from Rockford Cardiovascular site. We’ll link them to the Associates at OSF are part of the team, as are David Cable, MD and An estimated 1.5 million people in the United States suffer Thomas Carter, MD, independent physicians with Rockford Surgical book club blog when they are from aortic stenosis, with 250,000 of those suffering from severe Service affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony. They are assisted by available. symptomatic aortic valve stenosis. Many of those people have been a large interdisciplinary team including nurses, technologists, As for the fi rst few chap- determined by a cardiac surgeon to be inoperable or at high risk therapists, social workers and educators to make this very exciting ters of O’Malley’s book, read- for surgery. Prior to TAVR, there was no definitive treatment option medical advancement possible. available for inoperable patients. ers will discover perspectives It is important to stress that the TAVR procedure is not on the council, take a look at Using the FDA approved Edwards SAPIEN Valve, the TAVR procedure for the broad spectrum of patients suffering from aortic the “long 19th century” and enables the placement of a collapsible aortic heart valve into the stenosis. To learn more or to determine if you’re a candidate the role of previous popes and body via a catheter that is inserted through a small incision in the for this procedure, call 815-847-5732 or email us at leg or between the ribs and threaded up to the heart. The new valve [email protected]. councils in leading to Vatican II, the preparation and open- ing days of the council and the confl icts and outcomes of the fi rst session of the council in 1962. Saint Anthony Medical Center Look to the blog for some questions to consider while reading the book, and feel free Follow us on www.osfsaintanthony.org to add your own questions and comments.

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